Parmesan Crisp Nest for the Lovebirds

A Valentine’s Day Special Salad!

When it comes to Valentine’s Day, I start picturing rich indulgent foods and desserts. So, to balance it out, I thought I could start with a salad perfect for Valentine’s Day.

You know how much I love edible containers. No surprise then that I wanted to make a Parmesan Nest Bowl. I also wanted some zing to it. So added minced Jalapenos to the Parmesan. It takes only a few minutes to make the nest bowls and they can be made ahead of time.
Check out these step by step photos-

For the salad, in my opinion, the Shaved Brussel Sprouts, Mung Dal and Pomegranate Salad, The Massaged Kale Salad with coconut curry dressing or the Cranberry, Avocado and Pear Relish would all go well. I would replace the cranberries with pomegranate arils this time of the year. I used what was on hand- mixed greens, dried figs, pear and walnuts, tossed in Indian spiced tempered oil and a spritz of lime juice.

The bowl and the birds are really quick and easy to make. You know I lack patience. The birds are made out of carrots and red cabbage using a knife and a peeler. Cloves make the eyes and the beaks are chili peppers.

Don’t you think this Lovebird Salad sets the mood for Valentine’s Day dinner? I want to find out what my friends at Angie’s Fiesta Friday think. This week’s co-hosts are the super talented  Ai @ Ai Made It For You and Petra @ Food Eat Love.

Enjoy!

Love,

❤

Sandhya